46-DNCR-26-2150 IFB Trash Service for Morrow Mountain State Park

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for trash and recycling collection services at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive waste management services at two distinct locations within the park over a three-year contract term beginning May 1, 2026. At Site 1 (Family Campground), the contractor must lease and service three eight-cubic-yard animal-proof dumpsters with varying pickup frequencies throughout the year: twice weekly May through November, once every other week December through February, and twice weekly March through April. At Site 2 (Barracks Area), the contractor must lease and service one 30-cubic-yard construction dumpster and one 30-cubic-yard co-mingled recycling dumpster, each requiring monthly pickup on the last business day of each month. Qualified vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) prior to contract award, provide at least three customer references for similar services, demonstrate financial stability, maintain commercial liability insurance, comply with E-Verify requirements, and submit to background checks for personnel as needed. Pricing must constitute the total cost to the state including all charges for handling, transportation, and administrative fees, with no additional charges permitted such as fuel surcharges, administrative fees, or refurbishment fees. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, written questions must be submitted by April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET with state responses provided by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, and bids are due April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET with public bid opening via conference call. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, with consideration given to vendor responsibility, past performance, references, and financial capability.

The state has established a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as first or second-tier subcontractors under its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, though specific set-aside percentages or restrictions are not mandated for this procurement. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The state encourages vendors to identify cost reduction opportunities through continuous improvement efforts and reserves the right to negotiate with vendors, request best and final offers, reject all bids, or make no award if deemed in the state's best interest. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documentation, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bid evaluation process. The contract may be extended beyond the three-year initial term at the state's discretion.